Senior Construction Inspector

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Construction Inspector with background and experience in water and wastewater related infrastructure, to include treatment plants, pump stations, pressure pipeline, gravity pipeline, and process mechanical systems equipment and instrumentation installations, startup and commissioning. The position will be based in Fairfax, Virginia, with projects geographically based in the mid-Atlantic region (e.g., Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., etc.). The Senior Construction Inspector will be responsible for project-specific inspection and constructability reviews during the design process. The successful candidate must have at least a minimum of five (5) years of experience with emphasis on water and wastewater facilities and be able to demonstrate a knowledgeable background with certifications, skills, and ability to provide resident project representation and/or construction inspection. An Engineering degree is required with a preference in Mechanical Engineering. Salary shall be based on applicable experience and certifications/education. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

• Engineering degree is preferred with a preference in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience with emphasis on water and wastewater facilities.
• Relevant certifications for water- and wastewater-related construction management and inspection.
• Ability to provide technical knowledge, read and interpret water and wastewater infrastructure construction drawings and contract specifications; apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments; maintain detailed records; supervise and monitor required materials testing; and communicate effectively with owner and contractor personnel.
• Experience in project management software i.e. Procore, E-Builder, Unifier, E-Docs, Microsoft
• General understanding of P&ID’s
• Knowledge of current state and federal environmental laws and policies related to design and construction.
• Working skills in operating computer equipment and field inspection equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with plans, contract terms and specifications.
• Inspection of structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and site improvements work; coordinating schedules with the Prime Contractor and other agencies; reviewing and monitoring Contractor’s plan of operation; reviewing and providing technical guidance to Engineer on Contractor’s submittals and schedules; and advising Contractors of violations and recommending adjustments to operations.
• Be familiar with and able to advise Contractors of violations of safety procedures and recommend adjustments to bring these violations into compliance.
• Be familiar with and have participated in process system Mechanical and Instrumentation equipment start-up and commissioning activities including, certifying proper installation, I/O point-to-point check-out, operational readiness testing, functional testing and reliability testing.
• Taking field measurements of pay items and overseeing materials testing; checking equipment; maintaining and reviewing comprehensive historical project records including Inspector Daily Reports (IDR) capturing work activities, activity photos, red line as-built plans, understanding progress schedules, work orders, change management, and monthly estimates.
• Using industry standard project management software systems for relevant project tracking and documentation transmittal and storage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior